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Developer bond not clearly ’improper’
Casey Council staff had raised suspicions over ex-councillor Geoff Ablett’s “close” relationship with developer John Woodman, an IBAC inquiry has heard. Despite the concerns, Casey…
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IBAC to hear Casey’s reform agenda
Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson will call for planning-sector reform as well as tighter rules on political donations and conflict of interest as part of…
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Push for national Centre for Disease Control
Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne has called for a nation-wide Centre for Disease Control and Prevention to be established in response to the coronavirus…
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Woodman ’strong armed’ property developer
A Leighton Properties development manager claims that his firm was extorted by “strong arm” tactics by developer John Woodman, an anti-corruption inquiry has heard. Tom…
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Aziz should repay legal costs: resident
A Berwick Springs resident says revelations that Casey Council paid for the ex-mayor Sam Aziz’s legal action against a resident are “shocking and alarming”. “I…
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Tyler ’didn’t read’ Ombudsman’s report
Former Casey CEO Mike Tyler didn’t read a 2015 State Ombudsman’s report into alleged corruption involving Casey councillors and developers, an IBAC inquiry has heard.…
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Cr with a bullying ’reputation’
Former Casey councillor Sam Aziz had a “reputation” for bullying and intimidation, CEO Glenn Patterson has told an IBAC inquiry. Mr Aziz had been involved…
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Bottle-o thief caught on cam in sandals
A bottle shop in Hampton Park is appealing for the public’s help after a man sporting socks and sandals allegedly took off with an expensive…
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Uber driver jailed after savage bashing
An Uber driver, who savagely bashed a passenger senseless after being threatened with a “s—t rating” for the ride, has been jailed. Egmen Ayyildiz, 41,…
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Fun of the circus for whole community
Circus Oz is bringing its latest show, Aurora, to Bunjil Place in a special series of performances that everybody in the family can enjoy. Three…
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Man shot in car
Police are hunting for a gunman following a shooting outside a Narre Warren South property on Saturday 7 March. The man was shot in the…
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Patterson denies ’strong’ Woodman connections
Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson has denied claims of a “strong connection” between him and John Woodman associates Andrew Wyatt, Megan Schutz and Heath Woodman.…
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